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Now, ladies...remember, we all have different skin types...the products I am about to discuss are very versatile and can be modified when it comes to how much you use and what variety of product you use. Sticking with this plan, though...for a very limited amount of money, you CAN achieve that flawless skin from the inside out ergo; you achieve a flawless make up application every single time.
The first product and skin treatment I am going to discuss is the Aspirin Mask and Scrub..
Go out and buy some generic Aspirin. Make sure you purchase the uncoated variety. You can get a big bottle like this for about a dollar at your local drug store or grocery store. Aspirin's active ingredient is: acetylsalicylic acid. Salicylic acid (BHA) is one of those great, exfoliating acids that has great anti-inflammatory properties as well as a nack for deeply cleaning the pores. When used on the skin, it clears up acne, smooths skin and sloughs off dead skin cells leaving you with fantastically radiant skin. It is the best exfoliant I have ever used. I've used Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub as well as their Daily Micro-foliant..both very high priced, exfoliating products and they don't work half as well as the Aspirin Treatments. There's a few ways to use this product on your skin. Here's my way. Now if you have dry, sensitive skin then you'll want to only use 4-5 tablets and substitute the fresh, citrus juice with Honey which is highly healing and moisturizing. Here's what I do. I have normal - combo skin with some adult acne and fine lines.
* 7-9 Aspirin Tablets
* small bowl to combine ingredients
* 1/2 teaspoon of fresh, citrus juice (This adds a whole nuther dimension to the exfoliation as it adds the power of Citric Acid to the mix)
Place tablets in the bottom of the bowl and drizzle each tablet with about a drop of the juice. After about 20 seconds, you'll start to notice the tablets dissolving and becoming powdery. Gently mash the pills with your fingers to create a rough, paste. Make sure not to use too much juice, water or honey as it will make the consistency too liquidy and the mixture won't adhere to the skin like it should. Once the consistency is thick and granulated, apply to your face avoiding the eye area. I do this first thing when I get in the shower. Massage the mixture onto the skin, gently and leave on for the duration of the shower. The steam of the shower will also add another benefit to this treatment as it opens the pores and allows the acids to fully penetrate into the pores. HOT! Once you're done washing, rinse the mixture off your face. Pat dry.
When you're finished with this treatment, your skin will be smooth as a baby's ass and you'll notice that your pores look less noticable. Redness will be lessened and acne will be soothed. You'll wanna use the Aspirin Treatment once or twice a week only as it is a potent treatment and can dry out the skin when used too often.
NEXT STEP... MOISTURIZE...
Depending on your skin type, I've found the best moisturizers on the drug store shelves today are generally in the Neutrogena line. My normal - combo skin with fine lines LOVES this formulation..
Neutrogena • Healthy Skin Face Lotion with SPF 15!! This stuff has been UNGODLY perfect for my skin. It's oil free and superb for clearing up acne, healing old acne scars, diminishing fine lines, smoothing the skin and evening out skin tone. It isn't heavy and it stings when you first apply it because of the Alpha Hydroxy acids in it. The stinging lets you know it's working, as far as I'm concerned. I use it morning and night as it doesn't clog pores and gives my skin the essential moisture it needs while giving a mild exfoliation at the same time. This makes for moisturized skin at the deepest level which means it is going to prevent wrinkles in the future and keep your skin functioning how it should. There are other products in the Healthy Skin line that would be perfect for every skin type...so do your research, damn it!
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Along with the OCM, which is cheap as hell in itself to maintain, these two amazing products will keep your skin looking flawless at a reasonable price in this shitty economy. The economy might be fucked but your skin doesn't have to be. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
luv,
jessie
